Law Enforcement Records Specialist

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of Denver, through the Denver Sheriff Department, is seeking a Law Enforcement Records Technician for the Records Unit at the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center. This role manages in-custody records, performs research, and ensures accuracy and compliance with complex legal requirements.

You will work a 4/10 schedule with potential weekends/evenings/holidays and handle extensive document processing, data entry and inter-agency coordination to support justice operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Three (3) years of clerical experience, of which two (2) years must be in court, law enforcement or legal setting
• Education/Experience Equivalency: a combination may substitute for the specified requirements

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex information; approve or reject documentation per policies and regulations
• Review case files to determine compliance with statutes and procedures
• Prepare and process legal orders and documents in accordance with court orders and procedures
• Determine inmate release eligibility, process releases, handle cash receipts and related records
• Enter, retrieve and record data from court orders and other electronic forms into the database
• Research files for criminal and historical information and coordinate with multiple agencies
• Communicate with law enforcement, court staff, inmates and others
• Coordinate records for parole, probation, U.S. Marshal, juvenile and out-of-county holds

Skills

Legal terminology

Customer service

Interpreting laws

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City and County of Denver, through the Denver Sheriff Department, is seeking a Law Enforcement Records Technician for the Records Unit at the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center. This role manages in-custody records, performs research, and ensures accuracy and compliance with complex legal requirements.

You will work a 4/10 schedule with potential weekends/evenings/holidays and handle extensive document processing, data entry and inter-agency coordination to support justice operations.